Subtract 54/50 from 28/32
1st number: 28/32, 2nd number: 1 4/50
28/32 - 54/50 is -41/200.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 50 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
28/32 = 28 × 25/32 × 25 = 700/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
54/50 = 54 × 16/50 × 16 = 864/800 - Subtract the two like fractions:
700/800 - 864/800 = 700 - 864/800 = -164/800 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -41/200
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